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Ovulation
Luteal
The role of the Corpus luteum
Corpus luteum translated means
“yellow body.”
> This structure forms after the egg
is expelled from the follicle.
> The corpus leutem is responsible
for hormonal communication to the
uterus.
>If pregnancy does not occur it will
degenerate.
Eggs form by meiosis.
A special process called oogenesis
Uterine Cycle
I. Includes menses/menstruation that begins the uterine cycle at
day 1or 0. Menstrual phase
II. During days 6-13 estrogen production by the ovarian
follicle causes the endometrium to thicken Poliferative
phase.
III. Ovulation occurs on day 14.
IV. During days 15-28, progesterone production by the
corpus leuteum increases causing the endometrium
to double in thickness (in preparation for possible pregnancy).
V. When both estrogen and progesterone levels fall then
Menstruation (bleeding) begins. Secretory phase
Fertilization
Occurs in the oviduct.
When the “winner” sperm penetrates
the egg, a chemical reaction occurs
that creates a barrier called the …..
“Fertilization Membrane”
Only 1 sperm will fertilize restores
the diploid state.
Pregnancy
Occurs when the developing embryo embeds itself in
the endometrial lining.
Occurs several days following fertilization.